Medical Definition of Musculus zygomaticus
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Origin, zygomatic bone anterior to temporozygomatic suture; insertion, muscles at angle of mouth; action, draws upper lip upward and laterally; nerve supply, facial.
Synonym: musculus zygomaticus major, greater zygomatic muscle, musculus zygomaticus.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Musculus Zygomaticus
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